Choose OCTOPATH TRAVELER™
Choose OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 4,900 Steam reviews back the pick.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ vs OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ and OCTOPATH TRAVELER II both land in RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are RPG games on Steam. OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (2019) is 4 years older than OCTOPATH TRAVELER II (2023). OCTOPATH TRAVELER II scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (86.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
Choose OCTOPATH TRAVELER II if you want the Color Alternatives and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.5% positive across 4,558 reviews.
Both OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ and OCTOPATH TRAVELER II sit in RPG on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ |  OCTOPATH TRAVELER II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 17.99 USD | 23.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 86.3% positive (4,900 reviews) | 93.5% positive (4,558 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Square Enix, ACQUIRE Corp. | Square Enix, ACQUIRE Corp. |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (2019) is 4 years older than OCTOPATH TRAVELER II (2023).
- OCTOPATH TRAVELER II scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (86.3% positive).
- OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than OCTOPATH TRAVELER II (17.99 USD vs. 23.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ is Deck Playable, OCTOPATH TRAVELER II is Deck Verified.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ vs OCTOPATH TRAVELER II — FAQ
- Which is better, OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ or OCTOPATH TRAVELER II?
- On Steam reviews OCTOPATH TRAVELER II scores higher (93.5% positive) than OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (86.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, OCTOPATH TRAVELER II is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ or OCTOPATH TRAVELER II first?
- If you want chronology, OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ (2019) came out before OCTOPATH TRAVELER II (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ and OCTOPATH TRAVELER II similar?
- They overlap on RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.